Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade apple butter, a delightful spread that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Infused with sweet and spicy flavors, this easy-to-make recipe transforms humble apples into a rich, velvety treat that’s perfect for toasting, swirled in oatmeal, or even as a gift. Experience the nostalgia of cozy kitchens and family gatherings as you create your own batch of this luscious spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing, peeling, and coring them. Cut into uniform pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped apples for about 15 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well-combined.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Pour the hot apple butter into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg